In re Marriage of O'Brien

John O’Brien appeals from portions of a judgment for legal separation. He challenges the maintenance award granted to Margaret O’Brien, his wife for more than 50 years, as well as the assessment of a portion of her attorney fees against him. John also contends that the trial court exceeded its jurisdiction in dividing the parties’ marital property during proceedings for legal separation, arguing that the court may only divide property pursuant to dissolution of marriage.

We conclude that the trial court did not abuse its discretion and had authority to enter the orders that it did.

Background

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